Teacher Lead Classroom Instructor
Job Description
LEAD CLASSROOM INSTRUCTOR (Full time/Part time available)
The 3Point Foundation seeks dynamic and enthusiastic instructors to assist middle school students in our college and career readiness program, project-based learning curriculum. This position is on-site and requires 15-25 (Part-time) to 40 hours (Full-time) per week during the school day and after school in the Boston Public School district.
As an instructor with the 3Point team, you will inspire and teach our youth to think critically, problem solve, improve communication, and teach 21st-century collaboration skills to create and present their ideas.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for working in youth education. Experience in the field of education is highly desired. This is a great opportunity for a flexible team player with a positive attitude, and strong communication and teaching skills to make an impact in students’ lives. Please note that there are additional opportunities if you also have the ability/experience coaching basketball with young people.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare for and deliver lessons, assignments, and enrichment activities (some planning outside of regular program hours may be required).
- Prepare for each class by carefully reviewing the curriculum and creating classroom materials to support the student’s learning.
- Differentiate instruction so that all students can complete the academic work.
- Establish a productive learning environment and classroom culture in which all students are respected.
- Understand and implement culturally and linguistically sustaining practices.
- Maintain timely student attendance and progress records.
- Work with other program staff to ensure all outcome goals are on track, including academic and social-emotional skill development outcomes.
- Provide the Director of Academics, Program Director, and program staff with relevant and timely data regarding families and students.
- Oversee classroom management and enforcing the school’s discipline code.
- Care for program materials and resources.
- Responsible for attending meetings as requested and reporting on classroom and student matters including progress on the curriculum and any concerns with staff, youth, and/or university students.
- Ensure each school site has updated online reflections for the youth and personnel who are in the classroom.
- Keep appropriate records, files, and documentation to facilitate effective program delivery, including rosters, attendance records, and summaries of questions and/or reflections on what students learned.
- Ensure the classroom has the needed materials and supplies. Including making sure the supplies are readily available and properly stored after each session.
- Responsible for prompt responses to emails and texts; advance notification about absences must be given including personal time off or sick time.
- Other related duties and responsibilities will be assigned as needed.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Work experience in a professional position where you have demonstrated the ability to positively impact our youth and address the diverse needs of students.
- Possession of a growth mindset; a willingness to learn new technologies and teaching techniques.
- A positive “I care” attitude, including the ability to maintain enthusiasm in the face of challenges.
- Engaging communication skills, including the ability to hold students’ attention while discussing subject matter, and willingness to engage parents/guardians as partners in the camp or classroom experience.
- Demonstrated ability to be a flexible team player.
- Strong commitment to the 3PointFoundation’s mission.
- Experience working with youth preferably in an education or athletic programs.
- Experience in lesson planning, curriculum development, and standards-based research/grading.
- The 3PointFoundation values linguistic diversity and believes candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom and to 3Point’s culture and diversity.
COMPENSATION
- Part-time positions available (15-25 hours a week), please inquire about Full-Time if interested
- $20 – $30 per hour (dependent on experience and education)
- Full-time positions include the following benefits:
- Health insurance with partial partner/spouse coverage; and annual paid time off for vacation, holidays, and the week between Christmas to New Year’s Day.
- All roles include training on the 3Point curriculum and partnerships
